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Kahala Mandarin Oriental
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Favorite getaway for
celebrities and royalty
This legendary, ultra-luxurious
resort is located on a secluded beach in prestigious
Kahala just east of Diamond Head and prides itself
on pampering discriminating guests with
plantation-era hospitality and contemporary
sensibility.
Sumptuous guestrooms are
extra-spacious (average rooms are 550 square feet);
feature Tibetan carpets, teak floors, and rich
fabrics; and include couples’ dressing areas with
marble-topped vanities.
Several frolicking Atlantic
bottlenose dolphins share residence with exotic fish
and rare Hawaiian Green Sea turtles in a spectacular
26,000-square-foot salt-water lagoon. A perfect
crescent beach, gorgeous swimming pool, and
world-class dining ensure life-long vacation
memories.
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| General
Information |
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What to expect: Opened in 1964 and
frequented by Hollywood's elite (Frank Sinatra, Tom
Cruise, Michelle Pfeiffer), entertainment notables
(Faith Hill, Luciano Pavarotti, Billy Joel), every
US president from Nixon to Clinton, and royalty
(Queen Elizabeth, Princess Grace, the Dalai Lama),
this resort attracts the rich and famous and the
discriminating and sophisticated. Ordinary families
cavort next to the glitterati. Consistent awards
prove this resort is among the world’s best .
Amenity highlights: For a modest fee,
guests (kids, too) can swim and interact with the
resort’s most loved residents, the Atlantic
bottlenose dolphins. Emphasizing education, Dolphin
Quest scientist/trainers run the program in the
26,000-square-foot salt-water lagoon.
The resort’s elaborate pool complex includes a
large ocean-view pool lined with blue Italian-glass
tiles, a big spa, and a children's wading pool—all
surrounded by a sundeck furnished with thickly
padded lounge chairs and fronted by a sunning lawn
graced by coconut trees.
Responding to celebrity requests, the resort
built five 550-square-foot spa suites (one for
couples) where guests (for a fee) receive various
massages and body treatments in an utterly tranquil,
private setting, beginning with a foot-bathing
ritual.
Insider tip: The Kahala Burger, available
at the open-air Plumeria Beach Café, brings guests
back to the resort year after year.
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| Property
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Mandarin Oriental is comprised of two
10-story towers and a two-story Dolphin
Lagoon Terrace. A three-story lobby provides
plush seating amid white beams, tall drapes,
and wooden shutters.
Every imaginable facility and service is
available for a relaxed, luxurious vacation:
a fitness center offering personal training,
aquatic exercise, and yoga, complete with
separate men's and women's quarters with
saunas, steam rooms, and spas; a Keiki Club
for children ages 5–12, offering half- and
full-day sessions of Hawaiian culture and
activities; an arcade of exclusive shops and
boutiques; complimentary health service from
the resort's nurse; complimentary shuttles
to nearby shopping; and complimentary
activities such as lauhala weaving and
Hawaiian quilting.
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Swimming pool - outdoor
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Swimming pool - children's
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Spa services on site
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Spa tub
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Spa or sauna
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Fitness equipment
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Bar/lounge
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Poolside bar
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Room service (24 hours)
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Complimentary newspapers in lobby
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Parking (surcharge)
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Parking (valet)
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On-site car rental
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Conference room(s)
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Business services
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Computer rental
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Internet access in public areas -
surcharge
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Exhibit space
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Audio-visual equipment
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Gift shops or newsstand
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Shopping on site
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ATM/banking
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Currency exchange
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Hair salon
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Concierge services
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Multilingual staff
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Library
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Video library
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Patio
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Safe-deposit box - front desk
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Arcade/game room
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Garden
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Wheelchair accessible
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Babysitting or child care
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Suitable for children
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Cribs available
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Number of rooms: 364
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| Dining |
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With a direct view of the
Pacific Ocean, Cabanas Seaside Grill
offers intimate dinners and social
gatherings. Guests dine under nine specially
constructed cabanas that seat two up to a
maximum of seven persons apiece. Individual
preferences are noted by having guests
choose whether to enjoy the sunset view
while dining or draw the drapes to ensure
maximum privacy. White linen tablecloths and
hand-blown glass tableware add the final
elegant touches to this elegant setting.
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Hoku's - Hoku's consistently wins acclaim
for its innovative Hawaiian regional and Pacific
Rim fare prepared with finesse and served with
style. Thanks to a multi-level layout, all
diners receive ocean-view seats. Hoku's serves
breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch from
its open kitchen, which is fronted by a sushi
bar.
The Plumeria Beach Café - Renowned for
its Kahala Burger, this casual beachside cafe
features bountiful buffets and off-the-menu
choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with
live Hawaiian music at sunset.
Tokyo-Tokyo - Inside or outside by a
garden, this stylish Japanese restaurant serves
lunch and dinner either robata style or in
tatami rooms.
The Veranda - Embodying the
graciousness of plantation-era Hawaii and
offering panoramic ocean views, a curry lunch
buffet, afternoon tea, cocktails, and live-music
dancing in the evenings, The Veranda supplies
tradition and romance by day, sunset, or
moonlight.
Honu Bar & Terrace - Located next to
the turtle ponds, Honu (Hawaiian for "turtle")
serves lunch, evening appetizers, dinner, and
tropical drinks.
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| Recreation |
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The recreational activities listed
below are available either on site or near the
hotel; fees may apply.
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Jet skiing
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Scuba diving
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Water skiing
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Snorkeling
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Parasailing
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Helicopter/airplane sightseeing
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Skydiving
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Windsurfing
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Surfing/boogie boarding
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Kayaking
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Sailing
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Fishing
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Horse riding/rental
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Golfing
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Mountain biking
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Boating
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Hiking/biking trails
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Volleyball
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| Policies |
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Extra person charges may apply
depending on hotel policy.
There are no room charges for children 17 and
younger occupying the same room as their parents.
Rollaways and cribs may be available and should be
requested at the time of booking; fees may apply.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit
are required upon check-in for incidental charges.
All special requests are subject to availability
upon check-in.
Use of beach chairs and towels is complimentary;
private covered cabanas are available for $25 for
one-half day or $35 for all day. Fees subject to
change without notice.
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Check-in time is 3 PM
Check-out time is Noon
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| Nearby Points of
Interest |
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Diamond Head trail - 2.3 miles
Honolulu Zoo - 3 miles
Waikiki Aquarium - 3 miles
Waikiki Beach - 4 miles
Ala Moana Center (shopping, dining) - 5.5 miles
Hanauma Bay (snorkeling, scuba diving) - 7 miles
National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific - 9 miles
Makapuu Lighthouse - 11 miles
Pearl Harbor - 19 miles
Hawaiian Waters Adventure Park - 29 miles
North Shore (expert surfing) - 35 miles
Polynesian Cultural Center - 36 miles
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Full-service health spa nearby
On ocean beach
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5000 Kahala Ave
Honolulu, HI 96816
USA
Nearest major
airport:
Honolulu, Oahu, HI (HNL-Honolulu Intl.)
Area:
Honolulu (Oahu)
Hawaii’s capital and historic and cultural
center encompasses business and shopping
districts, including modern Ala Moana and
historic Chinatown. Well-known for
restaurants, nightlife, Diamond Head, and
Waikiki's yacht harbor and beach. Close to
office buildings and to visitor attractions
such as the USS Arizona Memorial and
Bishop Museum. |
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